In the case of Billie Sol Estes, a Texas court held that pretrial publicity in his case:

A) was acceptable.
B) was unconstitutional.
C) determined his guilt.
D) interfered with his right to a fair trial.


A

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According to the Institute of Economics and Peace, which group is the world's deadliest terrorist group?

A) Al Qaeda ?B) Boko Haram ?C) Hezbollah ?D) ISIS

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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in jail and $2,500 in fines, this would be an example of: A) ?general deterrence. B) ?specific deterrence. C) ?unambiguous deterrence. D) ?exclusive deterrence, given his age E) ?direct incapacitation.

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